Chapter 9: Seunghoon’s Life (2)
Seunghoon finally took a step away from the wall filled with memories of his former self. He walked further down the hall; the wooden floor was cool underneath his bare feet.
The hallway led into the living area. It was simple and modest in design. At the center of the room was a worn but well-maintained leather couch, its cushions slightly flattened from years of use.
Across from it, stood a medium-sized television, mounted on a wooden shelf filled with a mixture of framed family pictures and books that looked untouched.
A crocheted throw blanket was neatly folded at the side, and an oscillating fan hummed softly in the corner. The curtains were partly open, letting the sunlight pour in, casting soft shadows across the tiled floor.
He passed through the living area without muttering a single word. He headed straight into the kitchen and dining area, which were joined together in a single open space.
That's where he saw them.
His family.
His mother was by the counter, chopping vegetables with calm and practiced movements. Her back was slightly turned to him; her short brown hair was tucked neatly behind her ears.
His Mother, Lee Seo-Yeon was already in her early 40's. She was kind and patient, but also strict. Her mother was petite and small in height, less than the average height of a Korean woman.
Near Seo-Yeon was his father, Lee Minjin.
Lee Minjin was wearing glasses around his eyes. It was perched low on his nose as he read a newspaper on the dining table. His build was broader, with square shoulders and arms that still looked strong beneath his plain polo shirt.